Construction projects and Covid-19: Three practical steps to protect your legal position and minimise future disputes
Sam Moss, 2020LALIVE Blog, 7 avril 2020
“Remarquable pour ses compétences dans le cadre des litiges relatifs à la construction et l’immobilier”
Les domaines de la construction, l’immobilier et les infrastructures sont au cœur de notre expertise.
Grâce à notre expertise en matière de règlement des différends, nous représentons régulièrement des propriétaires, entrepreneurs, sous-traitants, investisseurs et gouvernements dans des contentieux liés à l’immobilier et la construction, que ce soit dans le cadre de procédures d’arbitrage international ou d’autres modes alternatifs de résolution de conflits, notamment devant des dispute boards ou des tribunaux locaux.
Nos spécialistes en matière de construction conseillent régulièrement des clients du monde entier sur des transactions complexes relatives à des projets de construction et d’infrastructure variés, notamment des contrats EPC et clefs en main, des accords de joint-venture et de consortium, des accords de privatisation, de développement de projets et des marchés publics.
Nous agissons fréquemment dans le cadre de transactions et de projets immobiliers en Suisse au niveau national.
Nos domaines d’activités comprennent :
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Construction Law International, Vol. 14, Issue 1, novembre 2019
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In: Lukas Klee (Ed.), International Construction Contract Law, 2nd ed.
LALIVE arbitration experts recognised as Thought Leaders in Construction by Who’s Who Legal 2020
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Classement Who’s Who Legal 2013 : LALIVE consolide sa position de leader dans ses principaux domaines d’activité
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Deux associés du département construction de LALIVE reconnus par le classement international Who’s Legal (février 2013)
Acclaimed group of international arbitration experts headquartered in Geneva. Operates a well-regarded investor-state and commercial arbitration practice, with particular expertise in the energy, construction, telecoms and mining sectors. Highly rated for its handling of significant disputes in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and South America. One interviewee was particularly impressed by "the phenomenal amount of work they do" and reported: "They leave no stone unturned and miss nothing, it is quite phenomenal. They're also extremely conscientious about keeping you in the loop. They forge a personal connection with you, which is very reassuring." Sources appreciate the team's efficiency, noting: "Their performance has been extraordinary. They were able to analyse a complex case within a short timeframe, and they had the skills to communicate in the different languages required for our case."
Chambers Global, Global-wide, Arbitration, 2018
Outstanding Swiss firm operating out of Geneva and Zürich with the experience and diversity to compete on a pan-European level, acting on disputes throughout the continent. Noted for its prowess in large-scale BIT, investor-state and commercial arbitrations on behalf of sovereign entities, governments and state-owned companies, as well as multinational clients. Particularly active in the energy, construction and telecoms sectors, with an increasing presence in finance and post-M&A disputes. Widely recognised and praised for the numerous prominent arbitrators within its ranks. Commentators describe Lalive as "a high-quality firm in European international arbitration," "a class outfit with a reach that goes beyond Switzerland." One client states: "I was blown away," adding: "It seemed like an exceptional level of commitment." The client goes on to say of the lawyers: "They are creative, smart and everybody makes a contribution."
Chambers Global, Arbitration (International) Europe-wide (Band 2), 2017
Lalive’s team is noted for its strength in real estate and construction disputes and also handles non-contentious matters.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction, 2017
Lalive is particularly recommended for real estate and construction disputes, but also excels on the advisory side.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction, 2015 and 2016
Lalive has extensive experience in construction disputes, particularly in international arbitration. It also provides transactional advice, often relating to complex projects and on an international scale.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction 2014
Lalive has built up a considerable name among regional and international clients for its 'wide-ranging experience'.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland: Construction and Real Estate, 2013
Michael E. Schneider and Matthias Scherer ranked for many years.
The International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers
Lalive's strength in dispute resolution translates into real estate and construction litigation, but it also has experience in transactional matters.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction 2013, Tier 3
Lalive's 'very knowledgeable and responsive' team has notable capabilities in real estate litigation, and has acted for high profile clients.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction,2012
Lalive's 'absolutely excellent' practice is particularly active in construction arbitration.
Legal 500, Switzerland, Real Estate and Construction, 2011